Legal Administrative Assistant

About the Company

Xcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, offering a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. We invite you to join a team where you can put your skills to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of, in a workplace that challenges you and offers opportunities to learn and grow.

About the Role

This position serves as a vital support partner to our legal team, performing a variety of administrative duties under general supervision. You will act as a liaison between attorneys, clients, outside counsel, and regulatory agencies, managing communications in person, by email, and by telephone. The role is designed to assume increasing levels of responsibility to relieve attorneys of administrative burdens, allowing them to focus on high-level legal work.

In this role, you will handle highly confidential information and complex assignments within agreed-upon limits. You will be the first point of contact for administrative problems, exercising judgment to ensure matters requiring attention are directed to the appropriate personnel or handled effectively. Your proactive approach will help anticipate schedule, travel, and other conflicts, resolving issues or developing proposed solutions on a timely basis. You will also serve as a key resource for maintaining the accuracy and availability of legal matter management and document management systems.

Hiring Process & Application

To apply, please submit your materials by the deadline of June 4, 2026. When submitting your application, you may redact or remove age-identifying information, including dates of school attendance and graduation; you will not be penalized for doing so.

If you require an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. Please note that this contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Xcel Energy is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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